decline → décliner | English-French Dictionary

décliner /deklinˈe/ · verb · CEFR B2. French translation of "decline".

Translation and Meaning

Word: décliner
Language: French
Meaning: decline
IPA: /deklinˈe/
CEFR Level: B2
Part of speech: verb
Topic: French Défis et Revers
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Example Sentences

Elle a décliné poliment l'invitation parce qu'elle avait déjà d'autres engagements importants. English: She politely declined the invitation because she already had other important commitments.
Les ventes de ce produit déclinent depuis l'arrivée d'un concurrent sur le marché. English: Sales of this product have declined since a competitor entered the market.
Bien que l'offre soit attractive, je déclinerai probablement leur proposition de collaboration. English: Although the offer is attractive, I will probably decline their offer to collaborate.

When and How to Use "décliner"

Use "décliner" when you want to talk about "decline" in French. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the French Défis et Revers topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.